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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.70, 44,752.13 and 18,089.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.70, 44,752.13 and 18,089.97 is: 24,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.70 : 44,752.13 = 18,089.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.70/44,752.13 = 18,089.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.70x = 44,752.13 × 18,089.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.70x = 809,564,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,564,498.70/32,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.68

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